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In 1956, a wrecked Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce was brought to Elio Zagato for new coachwork. The car was given a lighter, more aerodynamic coachwork, creating a Giulietta that had the potential to rival GT cars of far greater displacement. Owners of other Sprint Veloce models took notice of the re-bodied Giulietta, as did Alfa Romeo, who contracted Carrozzeria Zagato to build a limited run of factory-sanctioned racing cars.
The Giulietta Sprint Zagato, or SZ, had a short-wheelbase platform of the spider and fitted with finned aluminum drum brakes, a full-synchromesh five-speed gearbox, and the Tipo AR120 engine. The Zagato coachwork was lightweight, aerodynamic, and minimal. They had Plexiglass windows and virtually no ornamentation. Inside, there were two tube-frame seats, vinyl upholstery, and a three-gauge instrument binnacle.
This Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ were sold through Alfa Romeo and were distinguished by their special type number (AR10126). They began arriving into customer care in late 1960. They quickly became a dominant contender in the 1300 GT class in endurance events, circuit races, and hill climbs.
Around 200 examples of the original SZ were built, along with 30 examples of the updated SZ 'Coda Tronca' which had a long-nose, Kamm-tail coachwork.
This particular Giulietta SZ example was completed on September 23rd of 1960 and finished in metallic grey with red upholstery. It was sold to its first owner, Gianni Bulgari of Rome, on January 7th of 1961. Mr. Bulgari immediately began racing the car under the Scuderia Campidoglio banner. Throughout the 1961 and 1962 season, Sig. Bulgari's SZ was a regular participant at many important events, including the Targa Florio, the Tour de France Automobile, the 4 Hours of Pescara, and GT races at Monza. Bulgari even captured a class win at the Coppa Gallenga.
After the 1962 season, Bulgari sold the SZ. Scuderia Settecolli entered the SZ in the 1963 edition of the Targa Florio, where it was entrusted to Mario Costantini and Corrado Ferlaino. In its last race, the Alfa Romeo wore race no. 26 and was distinguished by its new dark red livery and Plexiglas headlamp covers supplied by Zagato.
Ownership changed on August 11th of 1963 from Gilberto Castagnini of Rome to Antonio Bonanno, an Italian citizen living on West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The car was exported to the United States circa 1964, and was sold to Lorenzo Garcia, a resident of Laurelton, New York. It is believed the car was used as a daily driver until 1968 or 1969, when it was retired from the road. From there, it disappeared from the public eye until being discovered in the fall of 2014. It is currently in unrestored condition and its appearance has changed little since racing at the Targa Florio in May 1963.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
The Giulietta Sprint Zagato, or SZ, had a short-wheelbase platform of the spider and fitted with finned aluminum drum brakes, a full-synchromesh five-speed gearbox, and the Tipo AR120 engine. The Zagato coachwork was lightweight, aerodynamic, and minimal. They had Plexiglass windows and virtually no ornamentation. Inside, there were two tube-frame seats, vinyl upholstery, and a three-gauge instrument binnacle.
This Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ were sold through Alfa Romeo and were distinguished by their special type number (AR10126). They began arriving into customer care in late 1960. They quickly became a dominant contender in the 1300 GT class in endurance events, circuit races, and hill climbs.
Around 200 examples of the original SZ were built, along with 30 examples of the updated SZ 'Coda Tronca' which had a long-nose, Kamm-tail coachwork.
This particular Giulietta SZ example was completed on September 23rd of 1960 and finished in metallic grey with red upholstery. It was sold to its first owner, Gianni Bulgari of Rome, on January 7th of 1961. Mr. Bulgari immediately began racing the car under the Scuderia Campidoglio banner. Throughout the 1961 and 1962 season, Sig. Bulgari's SZ was a regular participant at many important events, including the Targa Florio, the Tour de France Automobile, the 4 Hours of Pescara, and GT races at Monza. Bulgari even captured a class win at the Coppa Gallenga.
After the 1962 season, Bulgari sold the SZ. Scuderia Settecolli entered the SZ in the 1963 edition of the Targa Florio, where it was entrusted to Mario Costantini and Corrado Ferlaino. In its last race, the Alfa Romeo wore race no. 26 and was distinguished by its new dark red livery and Plexiglas headlamp covers supplied by Zagato.
Ownership changed on August 11th of 1963 from Gilberto Castagnini of Rome to Antonio Bonanno, an Italian citizen living on West 43rd Street in Manhattan. The car was exported to the United States circa 1964, and was sold to Lorenzo Garcia, a resident of Laurelton, New York. It is believed the car was used as a daily driver until 1968 or 1969, when it was retired from the road. From there, it disappeared from the public eye until being discovered in the fall of 2014. It is currently in unrestored condition and its appearance has changed little since racing at the Targa Florio in May 1963.By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2015
2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $600,000-USD $800,000
Sale Price :
USD $577,500
1960 Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato
(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 ALFA ROMEO GIULIETTA SZ Coachwork by Zagato Chassis#: AR10126.00153 Sold for USD$417,500 2024 Gooding : Amelia Island Concours | |
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Chassis#: AR10126*00043 Sold for USD$577,500 2015 Gooding & Company - Arizona | |
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato ‘Coda Tonda' Chassis#: AR 00126 00051 Sold for USD$332,795 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco |
Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagatos That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Alfa Romeo Sprint Zagato's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ Zagato | AR 101.26 00034 | 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | $600,000 | $750,000 |
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